HOUSTON November 8, 2012 – Robin Young-Ellis was a recipient of the “Heart of Service” Award on Friday, November 2, 2012 at the Houston West Chamber of Commerce Salute to Veterans luncheon held at the Omni Houston Hotel-Westside in Houston.

Young-Ellis received this award for founding Salute to our Troops Houston in 2008. Salute to our Troops Houston is an event dedicated to honoring the brave men and women of the Armed Forces, wounded veterans and their families.

“Robin is most deserving of our Heart of Service Award – a lady and a champion for a cause,” said a spokesperson for Houston West Chamber of Commerce.

In a short three years, through Young-Ellis’ strategic and successful coordination, the event quickly grew from 500 active duty and reserve military troops and their families to 2300 active duty and reserve troops and their families and post 9-11 wounded military heroes. In 2011, by invitation and support of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™, Young-Ellis gave her program to RodeoHouston to help establish their first Armed Forces Appreciation Committee, of which Young-Ellis remains active as the committee chairman.

Co-recipients of this award include: retired Lt. Col. Barry Bridger, U.S. Air Force, and survivor of six years in the Hanoi Hilton prison camp and Kimberly K. Leonard-Holland, retired U.S. Army and retired CSM Larry Holland of Operation Interdependence and Helping a Hero.

About the Salute to Veterans Luncheon
Dr. Robert Ivany, retired Major General of the United States Army, was the event’s distinguished speaker. He is currently the president of the University of St. Thomas. In his 34 years of Army service, he held positions including commandant of the Warll College, armored cavalry officer and military aide to President Ronald Regan.

Men and women who have served or are currently serving in the military were recognized at the event. The event also featured displays of military vehicles and memorabilia, a flyover by the Commemorative Air Force and musical entertainment by Bill and Kim Nash.

About Robin Young-Ellis
Robin Young-Ellis is a philanthropist, humanitarian, founder of Salute to our Troops Houston and founder and President of RobinYoung & Company, a structured settlement firm. One of Young-Ellis’ greatest motivations is her dedication to family – both her own and others’. Young-Ellis is the Texas-bred daughter and granddaughter of a military family where principles of honor and public service have been a big influence in her life. In 2004, Young married Commissioner Joseph R. Ellis, Harris County Housing Authority, a retired Major of the United States Marine Corps.

About Salute to Our Troops Houston
Established in 2008, Salute to Our Troops Houston is a special event dedicated to honoring the brave men and women of the Armed Forces, past and present, and to their families, for their unwavering courage, service and sacrifice.

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